New Zealand Winegrowers has launched a focused global initiative, “The Great White Wine Toast,” to advocate for the world’s first official white wine emoji. The campaign addresses a clear gap: while red wine, Champagne, and cocktails are represented in digital communication, white wine, one of the fastest-growing and most globally consumed wine styles, remains absent. […]
Travel & Tourism has firmly consolidated its position as the world’s fastest-growing economic sector in 2025, delivering a record-breaking performance that not only surpasses pre-pandemic benchmarks but also significantly outpaces overall global economic growth. New data released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with Chase Travel as Lead Research Partner, underscores
The traditional wine model is being quietly replaced. Then Now Sell wine, add tourism Sell experiences, wine follows Volume-driven Value-driven Static tastings Immersive ecosystems Storytelling Experience engineering We are entering an era where: The tasting room becomes a stage The vineyard becomes a platform The visitor becomes a participant If your experience hasn’t evolved in
Long regarded as the epicentre of Mexican viticulture, Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California has entered a new phase of international prominence. No longer simply Mexico’s leading wine-producing region, the valley is now recognized as a sophisticated wine tourism destination that seamlessly integrates terroir expression, gastronomy, architecture, sustainability, and experiential luxury. With Mediterranean climatic influences,
I’m honoured to take part in today’s Board meeting of the Fédération Internationale des Journalistes et Écrivains des Vins et Spiritueux [FIJEV], engaging with colleagues on governance, global collaboration, and the evolving role of informed, ethical wine communication in a rapidly changing media landscape. Tradition matters. Rigour matters. So does adapting to what’s next. Academia
International tourist arrivals continued their upward trajectory in 2025, increasing by 4% year-on-year as destinations across most regions reported sustained recovery and growth. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the year, an estimated 1.52 billion international overnight visitors were recorded globally in 2025 – almost 60 million more than in 2024. This performance
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The list of The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 has been revealed at an awards ceremony in Margaret River, Western Australia, yesterday, with Vik (No.1), Millahue, Chile, named as The World’s Best Vineyard 2025. The list features vineyards from 15 destinations across six continents, with 11 new entries. Vik succeeds the 2024 winner, Bodegas de
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G.H. Mumm has appointed award-winning winemaker Trina Smith as Mumm Terroirs Pacific Winemaker, overseeing production across Australia and New Zealand. Recognized as one of Australia’s foremost sparkling wine specialists, Smith brings over two decades of global experience spanning California, South Africa, and Italy. Based in the Barossa Valley, she will lead winemaking for the Mumm
Barton & Guestier (B&G), one of Bordeaux’s oldest wine houses, celebrating 300 years of French winemaking history, announces the release of the limited-edition Côtes de Provence “Tourmaline” 2024, created in collaboration with Montreal-based French artist Isaure Atelier. Known for her instinctive, expressive style, Atelier brings a fresh, vibrant interpretation to the iconic B&G bottle, all
There’s something irresistibly seductive about Pinot Noir. It’s the grape varietal that makes sommeliers swoon, winemakers sweat, and wine lovers fall head over heels. And while Burgundy may have long been considered its spiritual home, New Zealand has been quietly (and sometimes not-so-quietly) redefining the Pinot Noir conversation. This August 18th, as the wine world
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